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You can also turn off location services altogether, but of course that then limits what your device can do. If you go into Settings > Location > Mode you’ll see three options: High Accuracy, which uses GPS, Wi-Fi and the mobile network to work out your position, using quite a lot of power to do so Battery Saving which, as the name suggests, reduces battery drain and Device Only, which only uses the on-board GPS. One of the most notorious battery hogs is GPS, and it’s used for much more than maps: social networking apps are particularly keen on knowing your location, and any app that’s trying to work out where you are is doing so at the expense of your battery life. Location services are really useful, but limiting them boosts battery life. Disable any automatic syncing you don’t need too: individual apps’ syncing doesn’t do much, but if lots of apps are doing it then cumulatively then can make a big difference. Leave them be until you’re hooked up to a mains charger, as downloading and installing multiple apps can be a big drain. Maybe it’s just us, but every time we switch on our phone we seem to have eleventy billion app updates. If you’re on a metered data connection, like most people are, it means you won’t be dipping into your data allowance either. Not only does it reduce battery drain, but it also ensures you’ll get a stutter and buffer-free experience.

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While Wi-Fi and Bluetooth aren’t the battery hogs many people think they are, there’s still a benefit in turning them off if you don’t need them - especially if you’re in a location where there are multiple Wi-Fi networks competing for your phone’s attention. And if you’re traveling in places where you shouldn’t or won’t be using your phone, put it into airplane mode or switch it off altogether.

If you’re the kind of person who plonks their phone down without putting it to sleep first, you’re running that display much more than you need to - so while you’re disabling adaptive brightness in Settings > Display, change the sleep time to a shorter interval. Turning your LG G3's display brightness down is a simple way to seriously improve battery life. / © ANDROIDPIT

We’re not suggesting you turn the display down so that you can barely see it, but going a step or two dimmer will reap rewards. Say no to autoĪutomatic brightness - adaptive brightness on Lollipop - is not your friend when you’re rocking a 5.5-inch quad-HD display: the brighter your screen the faster you’ll burn through your battery, and even a minor adjustment can make a big difference. It takes a couple of days to learn your routine but once it’s done so it’s a genuine battery booster and uses some of the same tips we’ve detailed here. The app isn’t specific to the LG G3 - it’s for any Snapdragon-powered device - but Qualcomm’s Snapdragon BatteryGuru can make lots of little changes that together make a big difference to your G3’s battery life. Qualcomm's Snapdragon app can seriously boost your battery life. Most of these tips will apply to any powerful smartphone, but we’re particularly interested in the G3 here.

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One of the simplest ways to boost your battery life is to buy a bigger battery, but where’s the fun in that? It costs money and can make your G3 look less attractive, so it’s a good idea to try some simple and free options first. How do you make the battery last longer? With some LG G3 tips that's how. / © ANDROIDPIT LG's G3 is a great phone with a huge display.

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